Press Statement

Embassy organises an interaction programme on "Promoting Nepal in China"

 

The Embassy of Nepal in Beijing held an interaction programme on “Promoting Nepal in China” today. The programme was attended by the officials from the Tourism Bureau of China, Beijing based travel and tour operators, including representatives from Nepal Airlines, China Southern, Air China, Dragon Air, Korean Air, and Thai Air. Representatives from local media and reporters also attended the programme. It was organized in collaboration with the Country Representative of Nepal Tourism Board in China. The objective of the programme was to develop working relations with the participants and explore the opportunities of promoting tourism market in China.

Addressing the programme His Excellency Mr. Tanka Prasad Karki, Ambassador of Nepal, highlighted the long cherished historical relations between Nepal and China and underscored the need for collaborative efforts between the Nepal Tourism Board, different Travel and Tour operators, Airlines operators and Medias in order to promote Nepal in China. He also stressed the need for disseminating information about Nepal to the potentials Chinese travelers. He asked the travel and tour operators both of Nepal and China to develop new packages suitable to the Chinese visitors. Mr. Ambassador also urged the Chinese potential investors to invest in the tourism sectors in Nepal and get the benefits of open market and friendly investment policy of Nepal.

Mr. Li Chang Shun, Air China Outbound Market Manager, addressed the programme and spoke about the air connectivity and growing air market with Nepal. He also gave an update account of Air China’s increased business with Nepal and stressed the long-term relationship that is being established between both countries. On behalf of the Country Representative of Nepal Tourism Board, Ms. Betty presented the activities conducted by Nepal Tourism Board in view of promoting Nepal in China.

Mr. Rajaram Bartaula, First Secretary of the Embassy, presented a slide show to brief about the enormous potential of Nepalese tourism in China. He presented the multi dimensional attraction of the country including the alluring natural beauties and tourist attractions varying from adventure to culture tourism. Mr. KM Dangol, Manager (China) of the Nepal Airlines in Shanghai, informed that the RA flights that had been suspended for the last 14 months are going to resume on 16 September 2008.

Mr. Nirmal Kafle, Counsellor at the Embassy, while welcoming the guests, expressed that tourism could be one of the finer instruments to link people to people level contacts. Col. Rajendra Bahadur Karki, Military Attache of the Embassy, extended a vote of thanks to all the participants and urged all sides to make the Chinese dream of visiting the birth place of Buddha a grand success, towards further strengthening the ties between China and Nepal. The programme was followed by a Luncheon.

Embassy of Nepal
Beijing

July 14, 2008